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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.99, 1,006.19 and 449.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.99, 1,006.19 and 449.54 is: 620.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.99 : 1,006.19 = 449.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.99/1,006.19 = 449.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.99x = 1,006.19 × 449.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.99x = 452,322.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,322.65/728.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.48

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